Review of Toasted OAT Cafe

First of all, this restaurant is in an office park so we thought we were in the wrong place at first. We did find the gluten-free bakery in the same office park, which was closed, but a small place that’s dedicated gluten-free. Toasted Oat had good food, but be careful. When I mentioned that I was gluten-free, the cashier did ask me if it was an allergy and told me that they have just one fryer. I told him I was gluten intolerant, and that the fryer situation was OK. I was interested in ordering the grain bowl, but commented that I can’t eat barley. He said “oh, we’re out of barley.” I asked if I could have a gluten-free roll instead, and he said I could. Then my bowl came out and it had barley on it! I showed him that it had barley, and he said “oh great!” I replied not great for me, I didn’t want the barley! So he quickly had the cook make a new bowl for me. The bowl was delicious! Also, it’s not related to the gluten situation, but my partner asked for a custom sandwich from the “build your own” part of the menu, and the cashier was confused by that. My partner DID get what he wanted. Also, the gluten-free roll was very good, certainly not equal to taste to one with gluten but quite serviceable, sort of like an English muffin, but larger.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering